Best FIRST CARS to buy in 2024: The ULTIMATE Guide

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00:00 - Intro
00:59 - Small cars
10:00 - Medium cars
30:30 - Large cars
40:17 - Fun cars
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Mazda 2
• Is the Mazda 2 the per...
Toyota Yaris
• USED Toyota Yaris, the...
Kia Picanto
• Is the Kia Picanto the...
Suzuki Spacia Vs Honda N-One
• Honda N-Box & Suzuki S...
Suzuki Alto Works
• Suzuki Alto Works! Goo...
Mazda 3
• Mazda 3 (BL) - If you'...
Toyota Corolla
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Subaru Forester
• USED Subaru Forester (...
Honda CRV
• USED Honda CR-V (2nd-g...
Mazda 3 (BM)
• USED Mazda 3 - The com...
Mitsubishi ASX
• The Mitsubishi ASX was...
Subaru XV Crosstrek
• DO NOT BUY a USED Suba...
Toyota RAV4
• Why the Toyota RAV4 sh...
Hyundai i30
• Is the Hyundai i30 act...
Toyota Prius
• Toyota Prius - Is the ...
Lexus CT200h
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Honda HRV
• Do USED Honda HR-Vs de...
Mazda CX-3
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Suzuki Vitara
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Toyota CH-R
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Honda Accord Euro
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Lexus IS (Three generations)
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• USED Lexus IS (2nd-gen...
• Is the Lexus IS (3rd-g...
Mazda 6
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Toyota Kluger/Highlander
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Lexus RX
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Mitsubishi Pajero
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Kia Pro_Ceed GT
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Suzuki Swift Sport
• Used Suzuki Swift Spor...
• Is the Suzuki Swift Sp...
Ford Fiesta ST
• USED Ford Fiesta ST, w...
Honda Civic Type R
• Should you buy the 'wo...
Mazda MX-5
• Is the Mazda MX-5 Miat...
Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ
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@funnykiasedona1077 2 ай бұрын

Honestly the best first car is the one you buy yourself

@DeadlyRespect 2 ай бұрын

No it’s not, what

@Andreasy2 2 ай бұрын

Nah, I rather steal my first one

@funnykiasedona1077 2 ай бұрын

@@DeadlyRespect yah huh, when you save up for a car, research about it and buy it yourself, it is way more exciting than when daddy buys you that Mercedes.

@The_Ossifrage 2 ай бұрын

@@funnykiasedona1077 I bought my own Mercedes 😔. It is 14 years old though, so hurrah for depreciation!

@jarokenny 2 ай бұрын

not true

@task82 2 ай бұрын

42yr old man here, who has been a rev head since I was about 14. I've had a vl, ss, xr6t, au ute, etc. By far, the FUNNEST car I've had and nang around in today, is my manual Mazda2. Seriously, so much fun to drive, very spritely, handles very well, runs on an oily rag and super reliable. Fun fact, fold the seats down and you can squeeze 440kg of red gun firewood 😂

@stuartpx1 2 ай бұрын

Same, mine is 2005 model so it's also a very unattractive car as well😂😂

@lancer1993 2 ай бұрын

Got a 2009 Lancer VRX almost 10 years ago and even though I now have something newer I kept it basically because its a manual and fun to drive. Taken it on interstate road trips including to the NT and WA, fantastic car. But like any of this age it is needing some repairs like engine mounts and a slight leak in the sump which will be dealt with at the next service. But right now I'm in a position of getting them sorted and not just selling it as its only worth about $6k now.

@TheBigBananaaa 2 ай бұрын

Honda Jazz 2015 to 2020 power ✅ efficiency ✅ insurance ✅ passenger space inside ✅ styling ✅ boot capacity ✅

@sha22276 2 ай бұрын

🥚

@brettwatson-will3388 2 ай бұрын

I bought my girlfriend a one owner 2015 Ford Festa 1.5 litre petrol, 5 speed, 5 door in immaculate condition with 125,000 kms on it for $9500. It is an awesome little car. Proper gearbox, proper timing belt (not one of those stupid oil soaked things). It was such a good buy. We are very happy with it.

@anakinskywalker4113 2 ай бұрын

I’m very happy for you that you found a good one. Most likely because it is a manual! If it had been an automatic that is a totally different story. In almost all of these cases anything under $10k-$12 is always best to buy a manual if know how to drive one. Most of the autos tend to have more issues. I rarely ever see modern manual gearboxes breaking. Other than the typical wear & tare such as clutch & slave cylinder oh & occasionally flywheels.

@when7094 2 ай бұрын

read my comment. arent our gf a lucky ones? :D

@MrWilliam.Stewart 2 ай бұрын

If there was a best automotive you tube channel to watch in 2024, you guys would be in the top 5.

@G-C-G 2 ай бұрын

I bought my first car in November last year, a 2007 Toyota Camry Sportivo with a 5 speed manual gearbox and could not be happier. I paid $5500 for it and it had 190,000kms. I've had no issues with it so far, and installed a reverse camera and new head unit which is pretty easy to do yourself and I highly recommend it. It took me a long time to find one with a manual though, it seems that 99% of 2006+ Camry's are autos unfortunately.

@2810Mad 2 ай бұрын

My first car was an opel astra f from 1996 with a 1.6 petrol. Had 220k km on it and it lasted me for 30k km before it broke down after 3years. Bought it for 700€ sold it as is for 200€. Most cheap and economical car ive ever owned

@liberty0758 2 ай бұрын

Get a beater shitbox so you improve your driving skills in it first. After that it's easy to buy whatever you desire.

@supaflask1275 2 ай бұрын

That's so true, but in reality, there is too much ego and spoilt kids maxing out Daddy's gold credit card

@kingkire1556 2 ай бұрын

Unfortunately a reliable, safe, economical and rwc with rego shitbox these days are closer to 5k.

@indeepeterhopwood8106 2 ай бұрын

Beater shitboxes usually have really bad crash safety outcomes. And that’s the last thing green drivers should be driving

@kingkire1556 2 ай бұрын

@@indeepeterhopwood8106 Absolutely. It didn't really matter in the past but with today's mobile phone distractions and bigger SUVs, new drivers need all the protection they can get.

@dn059 2 ай бұрын

The best first car is that AMG that mummy and daddy buys you to park outside your rose bay home they buy you 🥲

@smilingjack7622 Ай бұрын

nothing like pollution, crime, grid locked roads and tolls. And doing 20kph everywhere. In an amg that absolutely will fall apart and fail. Sooooooooo glad I left sydney.

@jamesralph5908 2 ай бұрын

I’d say look at a 2010 Honda Odyssey. That’s my first car (had it for a year now) and it is fantastic. Has 150,000km and I’m sure it’s got plenty of life left in it, that’s usually around $13K to buy. Luckily I was given the car from my girlfriend’s mum and I want to hold onto it as long as I can.

@duonghuy3544 2 ай бұрын

have mazda 3 sp25 hatch 4 year ago until now at 150k kms, now 310k kms, change axle bar leak , front absorber replce and thats it, super reliable car, 850kms freeway and 600kms combine

@MrWilliam.Stewart 2 ай бұрын

As an owner of the 9th generation Honda Civic, can agree, they are a fabulous motor car, but with one glaring issue, they are only around 45cm high! Though for a young person, no problem at all. Went from the superior civic hatch to a Yaris hatch because it was approximately 40 times more comfortable to get in and out of due to it's higher roof.

@darrenprior6339 2 ай бұрын

I bought a 2010 VW Polo for my daughter in 2019 with 40,000kms on it for $6,200. Sold it with 120,000kms on it a couple of weeks ago for $6,500. Aside from regular servicing, a battery, tyres and an air-con switch, the car performed faultlessly. Literally cost us nothing but running costs. Amazing car and terrific to drive. They key, as you guys mentioned, was ensuring the car had a decent service history.

@cooljool1 2 ай бұрын

most of them are good cars even with an average service history and they don't cost an arm and a leg to repair either

@Roninrover 2 ай бұрын

To sum up, Japanese cars.

@Orvieta 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, kinda biased this episode. Maybe it's because what's available on the Australian market? I don't know, but honestly as a European this guide is not that helpful considering what's available out there.

@rdmz135 2 ай бұрын

@@Orvietait's what's proven to be reliable under aus conditions

@jnthepassenger347 2 ай бұрын

@@OrvietaPurely because parts are expensive for anything European here in Australia.

@Orvieta 2 ай бұрын

@@jnthepassenger347 Can understand that, but the channel has promoted many non-Asian brands but in this series it's been Asian galore. Jim is a Toyota brand mechanic, it just seems biased.

@jnthepassenger347 2 ай бұрын

@Orvieta Yeah, there's a reason for that, because they ARE the most reliable vehicles on the road. Flat out. Euro's are not for the faint of heart or wallet in Australia at all and a 17 year old in his first car earning $200 a week at Coles is both of those.

@christopherchander2754 2 ай бұрын

My first car was a 1997 Corolla 1.6 manual. I bought it in 2003 and sold it in 2009. Not the most fun or good looking, but so reliable and economical with just enough power to avoid being frustrating. I had a good few adventures in it. I still miss its simplicity and honesty...

@ashleyhoff7561 2 ай бұрын

I'm a big fan of the Mazda 2. We've had 3 through our house and apart from the kids killing the clutch on the first one, they have been rock solid. For a first car, you seriously could not go past one.

@Cqcnotforme 2 ай бұрын

Man is wearing an Erabus on the wrist. We need a watch collection reveal!

@Imos99 2 ай бұрын

I'll have to show this to my 14yo daughter whose been busting my chops about a 79series so she can transport her mx bike to races and camp onsite. I failed as a parent. But apart from that, your list is virtually flawless.

@ryanussher6455 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely agree with the 86/BRZ, had a 2014 for my first car, was amazing fun for a 'slow' performance car and still did road trips and around town fine. Just expect to be low to the ground, test drive one if you can, Addictive!

@timberry2723 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic video as always guys, honestly the way your content is consistently the best car related content on KZfaq is amazing. I’ve utilised your reviews a few times for purchasing a car but even when I’m not in the market for one they are just so entertaining and informative. This video couldn’t have come at a better time too as we are going through the parent vs child buying scenario at the moment.

@spinnetti 2 ай бұрын

I'd argue that the bottom of the market cars shouldn't exist because they are a bad investment. A much better one is to buy the next class up when its 4-5 years old and already has the major depreciation and any build issues sorted out. That next better class of car is still likely to last longer and perform much better (and probably be safer too) than the cheapies. Here in the US, a Corolla, Civic, Kia of some sort or a Sentra 4-5 years old is a smart buy.

@con9605 2 ай бұрын

Didnt think that era Swift (FZ) had the CVT, but rather the 4 speed auto. CVT was in the Sport only, and later across the AZ series, and the Turbo Sport plus 1L Turbo went to the 6 speed auto. Happy to be corrected.

@stevetarrant3898 2 ай бұрын

I have a 2015 yaris with the 1300 engine. Had it for 3 years. In 2022, drove it from Darwin to Perth, and back to Darwin via SA. 10,000km, not a single issue, average 900km a day (not non stop, was in Perth 6 months). Great car, a little under powered I guess and a bit thirsty, surprisingly. The wife has a 2013 swift from new. Drives fine but has cost thousands of dollars, 2x CV joints, brakes, suspension, too many issues to list, reslly. We both prefer the yaris. And now it's running bad again, techs say it needs a new ABS module and MAF sensor. Est$4,000. Needless to say, it will be going. Oh, and the hatch area is next to useless. NB, years back, I had a 2008 V6 Rav4. Great car. One of the best I've owned. Great power but thirsty.

@cthorno2991 2 ай бұрын

Things have certainly changed, my first car was a $700 Kingswood with 270,000kms. No parents money I'm afraid. Just good old fashion work and save.

@blowurn0se 2 ай бұрын

👏

@mysticgreg 2 ай бұрын

Completely agree! Mine was a $900 Datsun, in poo brown. And I actually still miss it!

@rbruce63 18 күн бұрын

Wiper tech make so much sense! The wipers on my son’s 2017 BMW 120i are US$100 here in Costa Rica!

@when7094 2 ай бұрын

yesterday was my 1st car anniversary. ibought a 2013 fiesta in 2016 and straightaway gifted it as bday surprise to my newlywed wife. my advice, 1 - for singles, buy a motorbike ! 2 - zetec s engine has part yamaha and mazda reliability ! never regret a bit. changed a crate engine at 2021 at 197k kms, now im enjoying it all over again !

@jessewynne8193 Ай бұрын

My mom has her 2nd Prius this one’s 2010 Prius c and has 265k miles on original hybrid battery and car runs flawless! My dad has his 3rd Prius past 2 went 400k miles on original battery and sold them One he has now is only at 125k miles and he’s just doing the brakes for 1st time

@dankas7470 Ай бұрын

Just handed the keys of my 2012 Mazda 3 to my daughter as her first car with just under 300,00 on the clock, I religiously change the oil every 10,000, but I wanted to make sure there was nothing wrong with it before I handed it over so took it to mechanic to have a look at expecting a list of items that need to be fixed. Came back with a clean bill of health. apart from a flat battery it never let me down, I just hope my new car will be as reliable.

@leowillow 2 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you included the alto, always forgotten and It runs so well! :) I got my license last year and I’ve got one. Still soooo happy

@keno88 2 ай бұрын

How is the 2GR-FE less reliable than the 2AZ? 2AZ is famous for burning oil. Also Aurions aren’t that much thirstier than the Camry Petrols, obviously hybrid is more so but out of all the 6s around the Aurion is a gem.

@damilolaakanni 2 ай бұрын

2GR-FE engines are allegedly known for overheating. I've not heard this issue happen to so many people though. Also, it's known to leak oil (plastic oil cooler lines from ~2005- ~2010). After 2010 they switched to metal oil cooler lines, so oil leaks are less common in those years. If you can spend the money, you can buy an older Camry V6 and change the plastic oil cooler lines for the newer metal ones.

@keno88 2 ай бұрын

@@damilolaakanni Toyota Australia have been replacing the oil cooler line in the Aurions free of charge. It is a quick fix compared with the 2AZ-FE oil consumption having to use thicker oil to cover up this defect, with the actual fix being piston and ring replacement. Like any VVTI motor regular oil changes are required and those experiencing overheating have been due to lack of maintenance of the cooling system ie. water pump or air in the line. Compared with the 6s it was competing against its a beast in performance and efficiency. Strange it’s super reliable in the Kluger yet to be avoided with the Aurion 🤔

@kingmarz3635 2 ай бұрын

2GR is a terrible engine with many major issues that need engine out to repair which cost 20-24hrs or $2500-$3500 like leaking water pumps

@Harambe_ 18 күн бұрын

Yaris is the one to get since the mechanic has two of them.Says all you need.

@ravipeiris4388 2 ай бұрын

Great video. My first car was a 1973 VW Superbeetle. Had that car for 18 years and was solid as they come. Too bad vw has lost their way and fallen behind 😮.

@danielnicholson6174 2 ай бұрын

You guys never mention the manual fiesta 1.6, its probably the most fun in a car under 10k, as an nc mx5 owner I can tell you I much prefer driving the fiesta, the fiesta and the mazda 2 in manual are just the best bang for buck.

@smilingjack7622 Ай бұрын

The 430 cost me $14K when I bought it and the 600 ( 4 seater ) $30K with 90K kms on the clock. Both cars bought sight unseen and shipped by truck ( ceva ) literally to the front door I knew how good they were / are.

@anakinskywalker4113 2 ай бұрын

Another thing to consider is what ever your budget is, always try & find something with as many options on it as you can. Don’t just settle for a base spec. One with slightly more kilometres on the clock but a much high spec is always the better deal. Don’t be frightened of higher kilometres as long as it has been well maintained with paperwork to prove it.

@mrgurulittle7000 2 ай бұрын

Suzuki Jatco CVTs are different from Nissan Jatco CVTs. Jatco is a transmission holding company of the merger of the Suzuki, Nissan, and Mitsubishi transmission development departments. That’s why within Jatco, Nissan Xtronic CVTs were horrendous while Mitsubishi INVECS III CVTs and Suzuki CVTs were basically problem free. Jatco is just the broad company name that builds many types of transmissions for many automakers. Suzuki, Mitsubishi, and Nissan develop their own CVT designs within Jatco. So technically, Nissan’s Jatco CVT failures have nothing to do with Mitsubishi Jatco CVTs or Suzuki Jatco CVTs. Just some tid bit of tribute for you guys.

@ProductofNZ 2 ай бұрын

Suzuki CVTs are definitely not problem free. At the dealer I worked at we were replacing several a week. (Mostly Swifts)

@mrgurulittle7000 2 ай бұрын

@@ProductofNZThey’re not the Nissan ones though.

@ProductofNZ 2 ай бұрын

@@mrgurulittle7000 that's beside the point, turns out that Suzuki uses crappy CVTs too

@mrgurulittle7000 2 ай бұрын

@@ProductofNZWhere are you from? In Japan we don’t have Suzuki CVT problems.

@ProductofNZ 2 ай бұрын

@@mrgurulittle7000 I'm from NZ but currently live in Japan. Many Swift's imported from Japan into NZ, more specifically the 1.2L with the CVT are very problematic. But other CVT models have had issues. The Swift Sport had an extended warranty because of CVT issues.

@pstine7892 2 ай бұрын

My first car bought in 77 was a 71 Fiat 124 Special sedan. 1438cc pushrod 4 cyl. Paid too much, borrowed too much on hp. Took a bath on resale, which was below what I still owed. But, gosh did I have fun, driving it a club motorkanas and generally as fast as I could make it go on the road.

@johnphaceas7434 2 ай бұрын

great video fellas - have this issue on my radar now. Back when I was a kid, your first car was pretty much expected to be a total banger that rarely cost over a grand, no-one cared if bits were hanging off, the tyres were retreads or the last owner drove it through a river. Nowadays, you're considered an irresponsible parent if you let your kid get into anything that doesn't feature (almost) all the latest safety doodads. Which usually means a budget of $15k or over. (For the record, my first car in 1986 was a 1973 Corolla I bought for $50 - from my mum ...)

@Holdaro 2 ай бұрын

31:30 Warning on hybrid Camry. I had 2 engines blow the bearings on the highway within a year (2010 model). One on moderate throttle overtake and the other on moderate throttle climbing a hill.

@38skippers 2 ай бұрын

First car was a Charger at 16 yr old in 81.

@smilingjack7622 Ай бұрын

My son got my pristine condition 2005 Lexus LS430 ( 230K kms on the clock ) for his 21st when I bought my LS600h. That was his first car. After nearly 3 years it hasnt missed a beat and runs perfectly approaching 300K kms. He absolutely loves it. With an after market aux bluetooth for music. As does the 600h. Palovue. Neither of us wanted apple or android in our cars. When my wife and I go out to bars or to see live music he picks us up. It is awesome climbing into the back of it at 1am.

@burtonsmiddleclassreview4511 2 ай бұрын

Great review gentlemen. However, as a dealership technician, I would avoid the Suzuki Swift as a first car. I have seen too many needing repairs and the prices for parts are ridiculous for a small car. And the boot on them is non existent. Personally, if you are a real adult (you don’t have mummy and daddy as your financial backers) buy a Corolla, Camry or Yaris. People might turn their noses up at you, but you will buy a house before them.

@bksniperguy 2 ай бұрын

I still don't understand why people diss the Camry. They seem pretty comfy and they probably skid alright too.

@mastergogoy6166 2 ай бұрын

First car I had was a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage which I bought last year. Boring, sluggish, noisy as hell but has been very reliable and super economical. Only thing I had replaced was the tie rods which cost about $35 labor and parts included. Also the regular maintenance costs was very minimal. It had the jatco cvt but never had any issues with it aside from being a cvt 😂. Now I am eyeing that mazda 3.

@robertceroli3512 2 ай бұрын

The classic acv40 series Camry the Toongabboe /Wentworthvile chariot

@Philipp-yp3jb 2 ай бұрын

My first car was a Citroen CV 2 It cost $800, was easy to repair and remains my favourite car

@riffmondo9733 2 ай бұрын

Base model Toyota Corolla. Good for at least 300k miles if you change the oil as recommended.

@reneeandmitchhardman6326 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video as always boys; First car was a 1992 Ford Laser, manual box without AC or PS. You really should learn to drive in something older without all the mod cons IMO….saves you from listening for beeps or watching cameras when you should be learning the basics before incorporating other things…..that said if you really want some safety stuff having driven these I wouldn’t go past a Camry Hybrid, the ones I drove had 200 plus on the clock and still ran great with neglect and SFA servicing/maintenance (regional/rural taxi)

@lachlancook6718 2 ай бұрын

One thing about the Toyota Camry and Corolla for first car buyers is that because they are so common, they are highly represented in crash statistics and therefore can be more expensive to insure compared to other options.

@RodneyW 2 ай бұрын

Great summary. Never thought of the Lexus. In terms of first cars... my two oldest kids have (1) Learned in a manual transmission car (2) Purchased their own manual transmission cars, with minimal assistance from us. I'm a big fan of people learning on and driving a manual because it forces the driver to focus on driving, and they are simpler/cheaper to maintain over time (less to go wrong!).

@mrx168 2 ай бұрын

18:14 my parents bought that old generation of Corolla (2007) with a sketchy (like non-existent) service history at the auction, had about 50k on the odometer, in their ownership got it serviced once a year and the thing just kept going for another 150k kms and nothing ever broke or anything, before they traded it in years later.

@gtlegacy8 2 ай бұрын

Problem with the corolla is that a lot of them were used by rental company and therefor most likely abused when new.

@melissabotha9485 2 ай бұрын

How come for Camry it says stick to the four for reliability but the kluger alphard etc the 2gr-fe is discussed as bulletproof?

@user-vk4vd7vr5t 2 ай бұрын

Because they are not consistent. These guys are often wrong and just go by hyperbole and stereotypes

@perpetualgrin5804 2 ай бұрын

Cracks do appear in their strategy.

@kingkire1556 2 ай бұрын

They are both bulletproof engines, more so with the 4 cylinder with way better economy. When giving the option the 4 cylinder is a better recommendation over the V6 as a first car. The Kluger only comes with a V6 in this category/budget.

@buddhiwickramasinghe9646 2 ай бұрын

I am absolutely thrilled about the prospect of getting my very first vehicle! I am totally committed to finding something that is reliable and a joy to drive, also affordable to maintain and fuel efficient. Right now, I have my eye on the CRV, RAV4, or CX-5 (2018, 2019, or 2020). I am so excited to discover the perfect option for me!

@milogibbins4412 2 ай бұрын

I got a red 93 falcon Ute with the 5sp manual. I love it.

@aaronpaull580 2 ай бұрын

I manifested this episode!! Haha Adz I was going to message you and ask you to do this hahah

@robovac3557 2 ай бұрын

They don't need every dweeb and their mother chirping in with ideas. They've got their own.

@PieterBreda 2 ай бұрын

The E-cvt in Toyota and Lexus are technically completely different. They don't have the pulleys and belt but consists of a planetary cog system.

@indeepeterhopwood8106 2 ай бұрын

As a new driver, buy the safest car you can afford. Everything else is secondary. Having said that, in the age of the internet with things like Facebook and owners groups, there’s no excuse for buying a known lemon. Remove the emotion from the decision and do your research

@user-mq6pq3cf2h 2 ай бұрын

My first car was a vw passat 3.2 v6 never missed a beat I had it for 4 years 2018 till 2022 now on my second car I got a passat R36 wagon in blue

@davidbrayshaw3529 2 ай бұрын

So, this week: Best first cars... everything Japanese and a couple of Korean cars at a pinch. Next week: Worst first cars..."Come and join as we visit all corners of Europe, the UK, the USA and China to discover why bicycles, trams and trains are what you should be considering if you can't afford a Japanese or maybe, a well serviced Korean car". By the way, I loved your Wipertech commercial. Do we find out next week if they'll remove the tears from the windscreen of a P-plater's used Audi or Mercedes? I'll look forward to finding out. Thanks for the content.

@jaredcagney 2 ай бұрын

Got a mazda 6 gg series 2 luxury sports so first gen, as my first car. Love it, great car. Got sunroof Bose sound, leather seats and tones of boot space from the hatchback design. Couldn't be happier

@UncleJoeLITE 2 ай бұрын

Yep, love my 2020 Ignis to tears. Sits very high, right up there with CX-3s etc. My Ignis is crammed tonight for a 1200km trip. A bit like Tetris, but it fits heaps on the odd occasion you need to max load. Suzuki made it slow & no fun in corners bcoz it wants you to cruise! As an actual car it's unbeatable imho. Great choice.

@scottmachon950 2 ай бұрын

First car. Ford escort 2 door. Dad made me pull it down and rebuild it replaced gaskets, pump seals brake pads shockies and rims. Went like a… well it was nicknamed “The Sponge.”

@goetzvg 2 ай бұрын

My 2006 Yaris purchased new and still waiting for any repairs, so amazing reliability

@Asymmetry0 2 ай бұрын

Was wondering why the Veloster turbo was kinda meh vs Proceed GT when they are basically the same car. Amazing what suspension can do for enjoyment of a car.

@waltermolina7115 2 ай бұрын

Why not the mazda 2 from 2015 and up??

@bloodlily314 2 ай бұрын

A well maintained Lexus is a great choice, but please remember that Lexus engines are tuned to run on premium/high octane gas compared to their Toyota siblings. The 3rd generation RX350 is an amazing car if it has been maintained well. Super comfortable with great leather if you can find one that has been babied. My aunt bought a 07 RX 350 new and she has over 200k miles on it with no major issues. She lives in an area with ice and snow but she makes sure the underside is washed after going through salted roads. The Toyota 2GR-FE engine is one of the best and longest running engines ever. They aren't the best on MPG (typically 15-25 mpg depending on the model it's in) and they can be a pain to work on in car platforms originally intended for smaller 4 cylinders. I absolutely adore my 2010 Toyota Avalon Limited. That being said, the engine bay was designed for the Camry's 4 cylinder so the engine doesn't need work very often but when it does it's certainly annoying. The 6 speed is better than the older 5 speed in the 3rd gen Avalons/Camrys which is why I picked a later model 2010 example. Good luck shopping for your first cars!

@TheAUSSIECLINT 2 ай бұрын

Great clip guys. What about battery's in the Prius and ct200h models. Aren't they getting a bit on in the tooth

@lancer1993 2 ай бұрын

Not my First car but I got a Pajero NW last year, cost $25k from a dealer, one owner with full service history (which I have all the recites) And apart from some seized suspension bolts which cost too much to replace. Have taken it on an 11k km road trip last year and doing another soon, just ticked over 250k with many more left. Unless daddy is buying this its not a first car. Now back when I got my license it was at 16, by 17y3m I had my full manual license. My first car was a 79 Leyland Moke which cost $1000 back in 1987.

@grandiora 2 ай бұрын

Zero mention of Nissans even though Kia/Hyundai made the list with all their engine issues! The Qashqai or at least the 350z should have made the list.

@nigel.w 2 ай бұрын

Very comprehensive list. Kudos to you both.

@danmccarthy4700 2 ай бұрын

I can't stop looking at that Holden Ute behind you guys. I know it's not some ridiculous spec or anything but God I love those.

@ReDriven 2 ай бұрын

Luckily we’ve already reviewed it, if you’re interested! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rqhjmsSCx5bVh3U.htmlsi=Lj1WmnP3a6z0eod-

@P_FamilyJAR 2 ай бұрын

Lexus IS350 isn’t P plate friendly unfortunately - goes over the kW/tonne requirement (In Victoria anyway)

@joelnnjoroge 2 ай бұрын

Suzuki Alto is a good car for people who live alone. But when you fill it up with stuff or people it crawls due to the small engine. Mazda 2 is also good but the second generation (DE) from 2007-2014 had a rampant issue of the torsion beam cracking and even snapping in half.

@pasilinnosto6712 2 ай бұрын

Just buy Holden, anything under 25 years old. Always been the highest selling brand constantly outselling all the Asian brands Cheep and plentiful parts Well built

@SkippyTheRedKangaroo 2 ай бұрын

I'll take the Yaris thanks.

@damilolaakanni 2 ай бұрын

The 10th generation Civics also have a 2.0 N/A 4 cylinder engine, depending on market. If your country gets that engine, that's the one to go for. You'll get the best balance of power, reliability and fuel economy. There's a reason Honda wants to replace the 1.5 turbo in the Civic with a hybrid.

@jeremywentworth1833 Ай бұрын

Regarding the Honda civic did Swindon Honda also build the Sedan I do know that until 2022 from 1972 all Hatchback Civics for every worldwide market were built in Swindon UK plant. As we only have the Hatchback ever on sale here looks strange seeing a sedan version.

@anakinskywalker4113 2 ай бұрын

If you can stretch your budget to $18-$25K get a 2020 & upwards Mazda 3. I have a 2020 Mazda 3 G25 GT with the vision package. It’s hands down the best car I have ever owned. Japanese reliability & the classic Mazda zoom zoom. Cannot go wrong.

@con9605 2 ай бұрын

My likely top pick when I need to replace current vehicle. Reckon the sedan with 2.5L and 6 speed auto would see me out a long time.

@anakinskywalker4113 2 ай бұрын

@@con9605 you won’t go wrong there.

@michaelgartly3753 Ай бұрын

@@con9605 The 6 speed auto transmission is way smarter than I am.

@Sarah-fs8fy 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Redriven for this vid! i’ve been watching your 2023 and early videos as i’m in the market for a first car, this was a godsend! i

@ReDriven 2 ай бұрын

Cheers for watching!

@martinburns342 2 ай бұрын

My first car was a 73 Mini 1100cc. Dad and replaced the rings in it. Had the hydrolastic suspension topped up by a mechanic at New Lambton that still had the fluid. I just purchased a new Outback XT. How often should I replace the CVT fluid?

@gregburville3368 2 ай бұрын

The Suzuki 2010 to 2017 (second gen AZG) in Australia was fitted with a 4 speed torque converter automatic. Only the Swift Sport variant had the CVT automatic.

@naomibarber5802 Ай бұрын

Missed the Getz guys - I'd go Getz over i20 for the paint peeling issues alone! So roomy in the cabin, so cheap to maintain, parts plentiful...

@localguy123 2 ай бұрын

My first was a Kia Rio. Super reliable asf. Great video. Thanks for the info. For the viewers, avoid anything thats not Korean or Japanese built

@nozimbalimlima1751 2 ай бұрын

Hi , please can you do a review on a Dodge Journey (2009-2015) or a review on a Renault Kadjar (2015-2022) . By the way, I love your and Jim's content on KZfaq, Please keep doing reviews like this. Thank You!!!

@andrewsmith918 Ай бұрын

Guys you started out on the money…leave diesel alone due to maintenance requirements and repair costs . Challenger and Triton are all diesel. All things being equal, Buy a petrol. But not the GGN hilux SR5 due to the lack of stability in the 4.0 V6.

@shakethedrummer2351 Ай бұрын

My car history 86 nissan pintara - good 97 mitsu lancer - good 03 holden comm wagon - bad 06 holden astra - ok 09 holden astra turbo - bad 16 mazda2 - good 23 subaru brz - good Learned that boring cars can be 2nd hand, less issues Fun/sports cars better new. Warranty and less abuse Def stay in budget and think long term Prepare for the worst and you wont be as surprised when 💩 hits the fan

@takchunyeung6006 2 ай бұрын

i see there is some sort of aurion is around 7k in the market, isn't it also a good bargain ?

@charles6232 2 ай бұрын

Great and informative review. And can I say, as a Toyota C-HR (6-speed manual) owner, yes, it’s no road burner, but I think it’s quite fun to drive thanks to the transmission. Oh, and very fuel efficient too.

@SuperSwoose 2 ай бұрын

What about review for toyota rush/terios

@mattdebyl8806 2 ай бұрын

They did do a manual 4th Gen Forester. But only with 2.0l which is heavier than the already slow XV.

@mkvector9539 2 ай бұрын

The Honda Jazz is also known as the Honda Fit The Triton overseas variant is also known as the L200 The Challenger used to be called the Pajero Sport in overseas markets. Now the Challenger is replaced by and called Pajero Sport globally.

@1DonFF 12 күн бұрын

What about 7 seaters like minivans??

@club1fan552 2 ай бұрын

Can you buy a 2 door Mazda 2 in Australia? I've never seen one. My pick? A 1974 - 78 Datsun 120Y coupe in burnt orange with an auto trany. Now we're talkin!

@MikoyanGurevichMiG21 2 ай бұрын

Glad to see that my beloved car crush the Accord Euro made it here!

@muscle_car_guy2338 2 ай бұрын

There is plenty of decent cars for cheap. Not all of them need to be from japan like your both suggesting. I know plenty of guys pretty much all of them want Holden commodores and Ford Falcons 😅 and give credit where its due. They can be very reliable. For me my first was a V8 AWD Holden Adventra, i still have it but its not driven as much being that it loves to drink lots of petrol. I have never had any major issues. But now my daily is a Honda Accord Euro which has plenty of potential for a fun sporty car. The decision to buy this was because of the review video that was made on this channel. Definitely a sleeper.

@xasperations 2 ай бұрын

KIA Rio 1.4 4 speed auto is heavier on fuel than it should be. The 1.4 was an Australian thing to achieve a price point. The 1.6 5 speed auto in the higher spec models use far less fuel.

@beau_de_jour 2 ай бұрын

is better avoid diesel engine in all small cars? i didn’t get if this was the advice. i was looking for a hyundai i30 diesel 6 gear.. but if the diesel engine is crap as you guys say i’ll avoid it

@user-vk4vd7vr5t 2 ай бұрын

The Mazda 3s have their fair share of big problems. Fuel tank baffles are one of them as well as dash plastics melting which creates a rubbery slurry that stinks and impossible to resolve without replacing the whole dashboard.

@wakaflockaproject 2 ай бұрын

Which year